[Ord. of 2-6-1950, § 1]
The following terms, words and phrases, when used in this Chapter,
unless otherwise expressly stated or unless the context or subject
matter otherwise requires, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed:
That portion of a public highway clearly indicated for pedestrian
crossing by lines or other markings and the extension of the sidewalk
space across intersecting streets.
The boundaries of the roadway, whether marked by a curbstone
or not.
Such highways and parts of highways in the city where, pursuant
to this Chapter or any other ordinance of the city, parking meters
are installed, operated, maintained, policed and supervised and where
the payment of a fee for the privilege of parking, where such meters
are in operation, is fixed and required.
The stopping of a motor vehicle or motorcycle upon any public
highway and leaving such motor vehicle or motorcycle unattended by
a person capable of operating it, for a period longer than necessary
to load or unload passengers or freight.
When prohibited, any stopping or standing of a vehicle, whether
occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other
traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or
traffic control sign or signal.
That part of the public highway intended for vehicular travel.
Any device in, upon or by which any person or property is
or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, except devices
moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary tracks.
[Ord. of 2-6-1950, § 11a; Ord. of 1-19-1953, § 2; Ord. of 11-27-1972, § 1]
In the event that the Mayor shall deem that public health and
safety are endangered by accumulations of snow on the public streets
and highways of the city, he may, by written proclamation, declare
that a public emergency exists and he may order that all motor vehicles
be removed by the owners or operators thereof from said streets and
highways, or from such of said streets and highways as he may specify
in said proclamation, on or before a time to be specified by him in
said proclamation, not less than one hour from the public promulgation
thereof.
[Ord. of 2-6-1950, § 11b; Ord. of 1-19-1953, § 3; Ord. of 11-27-1972, § 2]
The proclamation referred to in Section 13-2 shall be promulgated by such means as the Mayor, in his absolute discretion, may deem to be most effective in apprising the owners and operators of motor vehicles thereof. When the Mayor shall deem that such public emergency no longer exists, he shall forthwith promulgate a proclamation declaring the same to be terminated, which proclamation shall be promulgated by such means as the Mayor, in his absolute discretion, may deem advisable.
[Ord. of 2-6-1950, § 11c; Ord. of 1-19-1953, § 4; Ord. of 11-27-1972, § 3]
Pursuant to the provisions of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, the
Chief of Police, as head of the Police Department, is hereby authorized
and empowered during the period of such emergency to make and enforce
such rules and regulations as he may deem advisable to regulate, prohibit,
limit and control the movement, parking and stopping of all motor
vehicles on any and all streets and highways of the city. Such rules
and regulations shall remain in effect only during the period of such
emergency and shall terminate immediately upon the promulgation of
the Mayor's proclamation declaring the termination of such emergency.
[Ord. of 2-6-1950, § 11d; Ord. of 1-19-1953, § 5; Ord. of 11-27-1972, § 4;
Ord. of 10-15-1990, § 1]
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to park, stop or leave standing
or to operate any motor vehicle on any street of the city in violation
of the Mayor's proclamation or in violation of any of the rules or
regulations of the Police Department thereunder or to permit any person
under his or her control to do so.
(b)
In addition to the provisions in Section 13-6 of this chapter authorizing removal of a vehicle parked or standing in violation of this section, a person violating the Mayor's proclamation, or any rules or regulations of the Police Department thereunder, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of $100.
[Amended by Ord. No. O-16-10, 12-5-2016]
[Ord. of 2-6-1950, § 11e; Ord. of 1-19-1953, § 6; Ord. of 11-27-1972, § 5;
Ord. of 2-4-1991, § 1; Ord. of 11-7-1994, § 1; amended by Ord. No. O-16-10, 12-5-2016]
In the event that any motor vehicle shall be left parked or standing on any of the public streets and highways of the city in violation of the proclamation provided for in Section 13-2 or any rules or regulations thereunder, said vehicle shall be deemed to constitute an obstruction of traffic and shall be subject to the provisions of Article IV of Chapter 13 of this Code, the city shall cause said motor vehicle to be removed from said streets and highways, and the owner shall be required to pay the city an administrative fee of $50, together with $50 for the cost of removal, and storage charges at the rate of $25 per day on said vehicle.
[Ord. of 2-4-1929, § 10]
No person shall use any sled or other vehicle for sliding or
coasting in or upon any of the streets of the city, except in such
places as the Common Council may permit.
[Ord. of 10-15-1990, § 2; Ord. of 3-18-1999, § 1; Ord. No. O-07-35, § 1]
(a)
Except where a specific penalty applies to a particular provision of the chapter, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in Section 1-8 of this Code for violation of this Code of Ordinances.
(b)
However, all parking violations shall be subject to a fine, upon
conviction, of $50 unless a specific penalty is provided for in a
particular provision of this chapter.
[Amended by Ord. No. O-16-10, 12-5-2016]
[Ord. of 4-20-1982 Section 1; Ord. of 3-20-1989, § 1]
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following days shall be
considered holidays:
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New Year's Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Presidents Day
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Memorial Day
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Independence Day
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Labor Day
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Columbus Day
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
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Christmas Day
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[Ord. of 8-6-1998, § 1]
Any of the sections of this chapter which regulate parking on
city streets may be temporarily suspended by the Police Chief to meet
special needs, events or emergencies as (s)he deems necessary and
appropriate, after consultation with the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
Individuals, agencies or organizations sponsoring events who are desirous
of requesting suspension of parking regulations shall make a request
to the Chief in accordance with procedures specified by the Chief.
[Ord. of 12-15-2003, § 1]
(a)
Findings. The Common Council of the City of Poughkeepsie
hereby makes the following findings. The public health, safety and
welfare is adversely affected by the practice of some tow truck operators
in the City of Poughkeepsie coming to the scene of motor vehicle accidents
in order to solicit business from those involved in the accident.
The arrival at the scene of more tow trucks than are required unnecessarily
expands the scene of the accident to include those trucks. This increases
the traffic congestion and creates greater difficulty in directing
traffic around the scene. Increased traffic congestion can cause delay
for emergency vehicles and possibly life-saving personnel and equipment
in arriving at the scene of the accident and at other emergencies
that may occur at the same time. Also, this increased congestion can
cause other motor vehicle accidents to occur and thus unnecessarily
increase the risk of injury to persons and property. The presence
at the scene of more tow trucks than are required can also interfere
with the activities of those police officers investigating the causes
of the accident.
(c)
It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit towing business at
the scene of a motor vehicle accident.
(d)
It shall be unlawful for any person operating or having custody and
control of a tow truck to cause the said tow truck to approach nearer
than 500 feet to the scene of a motor vehicle accident unless such
person has been called to the scene by either a member of the City
of Poughkeepsie Police Department or by a person in custody and control
of one of the vehicles involved in the accident.
(e)
A violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less
than $500 for a first offense and by a fine of not less than $1,000
for a second or subsequent offense within a two-year period.
